Miniature Art Prize is an independently organized international miniature art competition for miniatures in 1:12 scale, 1:24 scale, 1:48 scale and 1:144 scale. Annually in April, miniature art from around the world will be exhibited at the Hyatt Regency, located at 1800 E. Golf Road in Schaumburg, Illinois.

For three days in 2016 (April 14, April 15, April 16), miniature art from around the world will be voted on by exhibition attendees. Winners will be announced on the morning of Saturday, April 16.

Exhibition Times:Thursday, April 14: Preview from 2-8 PM
Tickets are required and the cost is $25.00 and includes a dinner buffet. To purchase tickets go to The Miniature Show website.

Detail of Globe Drinks Cabinet by Michael Walton and Jim Irish.

Friday, April 15: 10 AM – 5 PM Admission is $5.00 and children 12 and under are free. Includes admission to The Miniature Show.

Saturday, April 16: 10 AM – 3PM
Admission is $5.00 and children 12 and under are free. Includes admission to The Miniature Show.

2016 Prizes:Best in Show:Swan House Miniatures Prize of $4000.00 and full-feature article in Dollhouse Miniatures and Dollshouse World magazinesSecond Prize: Swan House Miniatures Prize of $700.00Third Prize: Swan House Miniatures Prize of $300.00Fourth Prize: Miniature Art Prize Purchase Award. Each year MAP will purchase one piece from the exhibition which will go on a traveling exhibition to promote the art of miniatures.